Red Flag Warning

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* Affected Area: Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705).

* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 19 to 25 percent.

* Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Tuesday may lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.